The death of women, and danger to children, in intimate partner violence remains in the spotlight. Richmond MP Justine Elliot (Labor) has announced that the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Program will provide 26 Tweed Safe Places in Tweed Shire
Under the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Inclusion Round, 19 new projects will be funded to deliver around 720 new safe places across Australia over the next three years.
‘We know that family and domestic violence is one of the leading causes of homelessness and housing uncertainty for women and children across Australia,’ sai dMrs Elliot, local MP and Assistant Minister for Social Services and the Prevention of Family Violence.
Having a safe place to go and receive support is vital women and children leaving family and domestic violence, including here in Tweed.
‘Once construction is complete, the 26 Tweed Safe Places will assist more than 100 women and children each year.
‘The successful completion of a Safe Places project in Tweed will provide women and children experiencing family and domestic violence access to necessary expert support whilst also offering much needed comfort and refuge from unsafe situations.’
‘The Albanese Government has committed a total $3.4 billion investment in women’s safety and a total investment in new housing initiatives to $32 billion,’ Justine said.
More details regarding the Safe Places and the provider will be released in the coming weeks.
For more information on the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Program visit the Department of Social Services website.
If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, chat online via www.1800RESPECT.org.au, or text 0458 737 732.
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If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit www.ntv.org.au.
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